Alpla Group, a global specialist for packaging solutions and recycling, continues to pursue a strategy of expanding its recycling activities worldwide. The family-owned enterprise from Austria is now building a plant in Mexico for recycling HDPE. It is planned to produce 15,000 tonnes of post-consumer recycled material each year. Alpla has
Read MoreAlpek, S.A.B. de C.V. announced that the financial restructuring agreement between M&G Polímeros México, S.A. de C.V. and the majority of its creditors, including certain Alpek subsidiaries, has been approved on a definitive basis by the Mexican bankruptcy court. This approval would conclude the pre-agreed bankruptcy proceedings (“concurso mercantil preacordado”) initiated
Read MoreMany viruses have been shown to survive on surfaces including metal, cardboard and plastic. However, plastic items can be treated to trap and inhibit the replication of viruses. Sukano has developed Antiviral Masterbatches for PET and PA fibers that have a strong antiviral effect on the plastic parts, while also potentially
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Bottles and other rigid plastic packaging made from PET are continuing to grow in demand despite pressure over their environmental impact, a recent Smithers study reveals. While Covid-19 is the immediate challenge, new recycling technologies and alternative feedstocks will be increasingly important over the five years to 2025. Data from the
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by Gabriele Kosmehl John Galt, President and CEO, Husky, on his strategy for leading the company during the Covid-19 pandemic John Galt has 35 years of experience – 15 as CEO – at Husky Injection Molding Systems, a leading global supplier of a comprehensive range of injection moulding equipment, including machines,
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by Heike Fischer CHP engineering company is offering a wide range of lubrication solutions, specific for the food and beverage industries all over the world. CHP’s activities are grouped into four strategic business units: the MicroDry Slat lubrication technology, the MicroDry Air coating technology, the MicroDry all-in-one hygienic solution (CIP) and
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by Ruari McCallion Mark Smith, Vice-President and Technical Director of Universal Closures Ltd, talked about the company’s tradition of innovation, the challenges of branching out into new markets and the impact of upcoming legislation on closure system design. The name may not be immediately familiar to consumers of beverages, whether still
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Amut has been awarded a new tender project by a joint venture between two world leader groups, specialising in raw materials production and rigid packaging solutions, engaged in the circular economy, in the Far East and worldwide. The Italian Group will contribute as a turn-key supplier to the most important project
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Aptar Food + Beverage, a global leader in dispensing solutions for more than 30 years, is pleased to announce Rocket, its next generation sport cap. Rocket sport cap offers visual consumer safety through a yellow-coloured band that indicates whether packaging has been opened on store shelves or at home. This solution
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Loop Industries, a leading company in sustainable plastics technology, and Suez, a world leader in environmental services, announce plans to build the first Infinite Loop recycling facility in Europe. Based on enhanced recycling, the partnership will combine the resource management expertise of Suez and Loop’s unique technology for the production of
Read MoreThe Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), producers of NPE: The Plastics Show, announced the opening of attendee registration for the industry’s largest trade show in the Americas. Every three years, NPE offers the plastics industry a global platform to highlight innovation throughout the industry across a show floor that features more than 1.2
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